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This new edition of "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" has been fully revised and updated to include the latest telescopes and accessories on the market. The book reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. In addition, it gives practical help for setting up and using any telescope, and provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope, from both town and country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae and supernovae, nebulae and galaxies. Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" describes the full range of telescopes that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe from both northern and southern hemispheres. It also gives informative advice about suitable accessories, such as eyepieces and filters, plus suggestions for astrophotography using cameras, CCDs and web cams.Promotion info
A practical guide to telescopes and how to achieve the best results. Fully updated to include all the latest equipment on the market. Features 'What if...' boxes suggesting simple solutions to difficulties. Includes glossary of technical terms. Easy-to-use star maps covering the whole sky.Author description
Robin Scagell is Vice President of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy. He is the author of several popular astronomy books, and has contributed to many other publications. He often appears on television, commenting on events in space and astronomy, and runs an astronomical picture agency.Stock Information
General Fields
- : 9780540090235
- : Octopus Publishing Group
- : Philip's
- : July 2009
- : 198mm X 126mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
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- : 192
- : 523.8
- : Paperback
- : Robin Scagell
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